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The Power of a SLAT Spousal Lifetime (or Limited)  Access Trust

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | August 29, 2023

If you have discussed estate tax-saving tools with your attorney or financial team, chances are you might have come across the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust…

Should my estate plan really be this complex (long)?

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | August 28, 2023

One of the comments we often hear from clients is that they just want something simple.  And yet when they review the estate plans we…

August National Make a Will Month

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | August 15, 2023

Of the many obscure “holidays” now nationally recognized, we think August’s national “Make a Will” month is a particularly important one (Yes, seriously, this is…

Business Succession Planning

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | July 25, 2023

From the beginning, you have had a plan for your business to succeed. You set goals and developed solutions to achieve those goals.  For small…

What Are the Benefits and Risks of Forming an LLC?

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | July 24, 2023

If you have decided to start a business and are researching the available business entity types, you may repeatedly come across the terms “limited liability…

IRS Revenue Ruling 2023 02 – May Affect Your Irrevocable Trust

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | July 11, 2023

For years, we have used lifetime gifts to irrevocable trusts for clients with large estates. Assets gifted to an irrevocable trust removes the gifted assets…

Legal Considerations for Social Media Influencers

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | July 11, 2023

As a business owner, you may consider using social media to enhance your business’s engagement and reach. One way to do this is through social…

What You Need to Know about Your Articles of Organization

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | June 19, 2023

We frequently recommend limited liability companies (LLC) to our clients as a flexible entity structure among small business owners that provides governance and taxation guidance…

Social Security: Spousal Benefits and More

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | June 19, 2023

Social Security is best known for its retirement benefits, and for good reason. It is the largest retirement program in the United States and most…

I wish I had an LLC!

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | May 30, 2023

You’ve just purchased a new vacation property, and you hope to list it throughout the years as a vacation rental. Maybe you haven’t had time…